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Outgoing Colombian President Accuses Israel of Election Interference
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 21, 2026
What happened
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro says Israel hacked the election systems that decided Sunday’s presidential vote. While Petro demands scrutiny and refuses to accept the result, winner Abelardo de la Esparría has received congratulations from Israel and outlined a hard-line agenda.
- 01Petro claims Israel hacked Colombia’s election systems and altered server data.
- 02Sunday’s vote was won by right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Esparría.
- 03Petro says his pre-election warning and audit request were rejected.
- 04Gideon Saar congratulated De la Esparría and invited him to Israel.
- 05De la Esparría plans a tougher anti-crime and anti-rebel policy.
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Full coverage · 9 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Outgoing Colombian President Accuses Israel of Election Interference
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 23, 2026
Colombia’s New President Pledges a Hard Line on Security and a Reset With Israel
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Right-Wing Candidate Wins Colombia’s Presidential Runoff, Israel Sees Better Ties Ahead
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Pro-Israel Right-Wing Candidate Wins Colombia’s Presidential Vote, Left Refuses to Concede
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Pro-Israel Right-Winger Wins Colombia's Presidential Election Amid Fraud Claims
N12Center · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Pro-Israel Right-Winger Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombia’s Presidency
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Pro-Israel Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella Wins Colombia’s Presidency
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Colombia’s Opposition Candidate Wins Narrowly as Outgoing President Alleges Israeli Interference
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Israeli Foreign Minister Congratulates Likely Colombian President-Elect and Invites Him to Israel
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Right-Wing Candidate Edges Ahead in Tight Colombian Presidential Race
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 22, 2026
Colombian right-wing candidate says Trump congratulated him on election lead
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